Thunderfingers: Best of

John Entwistle | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 29, 1996)
• Original Release Date: October 29, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B0000033WK
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,768 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. My Size

2. Pick Me Up (Big Chicken)

3. What Are We Doing Here?

4. You're Mine

5. I Believe in Everything

6. Who Cares?

7. Thinkin' It Over

8. I Wonder

9. Apron Strings

10. The Window Shopper

11. I Found Out

12. I Feel Better

13. Made in Japan

14. Roller Skate Kate

15. Mad Dog

16. Drowning

17. Fallen Angel

18. Too Late the Hero

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Bit Strange, but Enjoyable, May 6, 2002

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Paul Beaulieu (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thunderfingers: Best of (Audio CD)

My first introduction to the songs of John Entwistle, like for most, was through his Who songs. Songs like "Boris the Spider", "Whiskey Man", "Silas Stingy" and "My Wife" showed his dark sense of humour, his ability to make the bass the lead instrument, and his ability in not only creating but also playing horn arrangements. These attributes are also evident in the solo offerings showcased here. We also see how much Entwhistle contributed to the Who's assault- even though he stood aside while the others smashed things on stage. I actually don't miss the Who that much when I hear these tracks, because so much of the Who's approach is there. Most of the tracks are quite good, although the quality begins to drop off towards the end. Actually, 12 of the 18 songs (and those 12 are the best ones) come from just two albums, released in 1971 and 1972 respectively. Makes you wonder why his songwriting energy flagged after that initial burst of creativity, and he decided to write strange pastiches of '50s rock songs in '73 and '75, then Entwistle fans had to wait until '81 and '86 for further albums. The highlights here include "What are We Doing Here", in which Entwistle reminds me of Pete Townshend singing a sad accoustic number, "You're Mine" (a rather haunting song), and "Who Cares?", a rollicking celebration of irresponsibility. All in all, if you like what Entwistle brought to the Who, and appreciate his Who songs, you'll probably like this. If you already own his first two solo albums, you have to ask yourself whether it's worth it to get six more songs which aren't as good as the songs from those two albums.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The alternate version of "Anthology", March 24, 2011

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A Hermit "J.Hamric" (Southwestern Pa.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Thunderfingers: Best of (Audio CD)

Most of the tracks on "Thunderfingers" by John Entwistle are also on the tan cover "Anthology," but with substantially different mixes. Either one suffices as a pretty good cross-section of Ox's solo work, from the years 1971 through 1982, but a back-to-back comparison will show these mixes are much less compressed sounding; they have a looser, more relaxed feel.

Like "Anthology," the selections here are listed in chronological order, starting with a couple of selections from "Smash Your Head Against The Wall," thru the 1970s LPs "Whistle Rhymes," "Rigor Mortis Sets In," "Mad Dog," and 1982's "Too Late The Hero." Most of these selections are funny, in a somewhat morbid way, as Entwistle had a corner on the black humor market, writing songs about loneliness, death, accidents, injuries, deformities, and so on, but he occasionally pulls out some very "nice" material, songs like "What Are We Doing Here?," "I Believe In Everything," "Apron Strings," and of course, "Too Late The Hero."

This is a good collection of songs offered by one of the most prolific musicians in modern music, and deservedly, one of the most respected.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Solo Entwistle, July 10, 2002

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J. Carroll "Jack" (Island Heights,NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thunderfingers: Best of (Audio CD)

Entwistle's contributions with The Who always showed a knack for finding the humor in a situation. On this "Best of ," that sense of humor is seen in full bloom. From "My Size," sung from the point of view of a character Who fan's will identify, to "Roller Skate Kate," the ultimate 50's "death" song, Entwistle is having a fine time. The inclusion of Entwistle's take on "My Wife" (from Rigor Mortis Sets In") and "Big Black Cadillac," would have been appreciated by this fan (I would have skipped "Mad Dog") There are a few serious songs to be found here, but finding the funny side of everyday occurrences and then twisting the perspective on them was Entwistle's special talent, and thankfully we had an opportunity to laugh along.